Jordan Cronin predicts Newcastle United’s starting XI to face Norwich City in tonight’s Premier League relegation clash.
Eddie Howe will be forced into at least two changes for the visit of Norwich City in the Premier League tonight.
Newcastle United left-back Jamal Lewis. | Getty Images
Jamaal Lascelles and Matt Ritchie are suspended following their fifth yellow cards of the season in the 2-0 defeat at Arsenal.
Two players who are eyeing a recall are Jamal Lewis and Federico Fernandez, both of whom have been out in the cold this term.
Here, Jordan Cronin predicts the starting XI Howe will name against Dean Smith’s Norwich:
Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka
Made his first appearance of the campaign against Arsenal - and looked like he had never been away. Swiftly proved why he is Newcastle’s number one. | Getty Images
Right-back: Emil Krafth
Handed a surprise start the Emirates. Will he retain his place, or could Javier Manquillo be recalled? | Getty Images
Centre-back: Fabian Schar
Newcastle’s best defender on the ball. Looked better at Arsenal after a rusty outing against Brentford, seven days prior. | Getty Images
Centre-back: Ciaran Clark
Clark has struggled for form this season but is Newcastle’s only fit left-sided defender. United miss Paul Dummett. | Getty Images
Left-back: Jamal Lewis
Matt Ritchie is suspended, so who else can slot in at left-back? Lewis has played just three minutes of league football this term and deserves his opportunity. | Getty Images
Central midfield: Jonjo Shelvey
Looks a different player under Eddie Howe. Clearly a key member of the starting XI. | Getty Images
Central midfield: Joe Willock
Hasn’t been the same player since joining permanently, but there is hope he’ll come good soon. Needs a goal. | Getty Images
Right-wing: Ryan Fraser
Recalled to the starting XI against Arsenal and didn’t impress too much. However, Howe knows his qualites and trusts the Scotland international. | Getty Images
